Storm in Penrith

 

Saturday, July 28, 1906. Carlisle. Fine

We arose, had breakfast, then Elder Owen and I took some books and tracts and went to Mary's St. Called on Sister Lightfoot's. Had dinner then went tracting on Warwick Road. We had good success. When finished we went down to the River eden and studied a short time, then returned to Sister Lightfoot's for tea. From Lightfoot's we went to the baths and from there called on Sister Walker a few moments, then went to the Lodge. Pres. Taylor had just arrived and we all went to the Cross and held St. Meeting. Myself and Pres. Taylor had a long talk with several men who opposed his doctrines. Elder Owen, Jones and I went to No. 7 to stop over night.

Sunday, July 29, 1906. Carlisle. Fine.

We spent the forenoon studying the Sunday school Lesson. At 2:30 was present at S.S. Pres. And I visited the different classes. There was a good attendance and I could notice much improvement. After it was out, Elder Wootton and I went to Sister Lightfoot's for tea. At 6:30 meeting commenced with a good attendance. Elders Owen & Jones, myself and Pres. Taylor were the speakers. After meeting, we held a St. Meeting on the Monument. From there went to Sister Atkinson's. Had supper then Elder Owen and I went to Sister Walker's to stop over night. Retired about 12.

Monday, July 30, 1906. Carlisle. Fine.

After a short talk with Sister Walker, we went to Lodge and remained till dinner, after which a picnic party was arranged to Wetherell Woods. We all set 

After a short talk with Sister Walker we went to Lodge and remained till dinner, after which a picnic party was arranged to Wetherell [Wetheral - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetheral] Woods. We all set off about 2 o’clock to walk out the 4 mile winding road that would bring us to the place. After arriving, selected a place under the trees where we ate the repast [meal]. Then we played ball and jumped till we were tired. Also went in the Wetherell church to see the Howard monument. Toward evening we went down the river Eden a mile to Bro. Porter’s where we spent a short time singing. Sister Porter prepared supper for us, after which Elders Wooton, Jones, and the Saints started back to Carlisle. Pres. Taylor, Elder Owen, and I remained over night.

Tuesday, July 31, 1906. Carlisle. Fine.

After arising we took breakfast when had a look through the garden. Then we set out for Carlisle. It was noon when we arrived. Took dinner and spent a great part of the afternoon at Sister Atkinson's. Pres. And I called on Sister Wetherel a few minutes the name back and prepared to leave for Penrith. We called on Sister Lightfoot on our way to the Station. Took the 5:45 train to Penrith. Pres. Taylor came to Lodge with us and had tea, then we took him to the train and he left for Middlesborough. We returned to lodge. After reading a while we retired.

Wednesday, August 1, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

Arising this morning we had breakfast then went shopping. After dinner we spent the rime writing up our back journals. Did not find time to do anything else. We retired about 11 P.M.

Thursday, August 2, 1906. Penrith. Stormy.

We spent the forenoon at Lodge. After dinner we prepared tracts and went to Clifton, a small village three miles distant. Completed it with a first tract. We had quite good success, although much indifference was manifest toward the Gospel. In the town thee is two pubs and two churches, Wesleyan and Church of England. We spent evening at Lodge. Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening a terrific thunderstorm came up. The lightening came one flash after another. Rain came down in torrents. It is reported as being one of the most severe storms in England. In some parts of England crops were destroyed by hail. Windows were broken, trees blown over, houses and churches struck by lightening, and a number of people were killed. We retired at 11 P.M.

Friday, August 3, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy & showery.

This forenoon we took boys and tracts and went to Eden Hall village, four miles distant from Penrith and completed it with First Tract. Met with good success. Sold all the book we had and had a number of good conversations. Returning to Penrith we had tea then visited Mrs. Parker also Mrs. Hogarth. Came home and retired.

Saturday, August 4, 1906. Penrith Fine.

This morning we prepared books and tracts and went to Langwathby five miles distant. It is a station town on the Midland Rail way. Also tis on the bank of the Eden River. We met with good success in selling books. Had a few conversations. When we had finished we bought a lunch and sat down and are it. Then journeyed back toward Penrith. In the evening we prepared to hold street Meeting but on going to the Monument found it occupied by the band. We stopped and listened to the concert, then came home. Later retired.

Sunday, August 5, 1906. Penrith.

Today we remained at Lodge, studied and read nearly all day. It being fast day, we fasted. In the evening we went to the Monument to hold St. Meeting. It was occupied by the Gospel Hall. We stopped and listened to them. When they finished we held a meeting with a fair good crowd. I was first speaker subj. Apostasy & Restoration, then Elder Owen spoke on Obedience to Christ's commands. The people listed with interest and a good spirit prevailed. After meeting we came home. Soon after retired.

Monday, August 6, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

After breakfast we say out to tract Dacre, a quaint little village, five miles from her in a little dell near Ullswatter, surrounded by trees and grass fields. It is also noted for its castle which dates back about 640 years. There is a family lives in it. I left them a Gospel tract. We soon completed Dacre with first tracts as the residences are few. We found a great spirit of indifference month the people. As soon as many head the Name Mormon, it was sufficient. At noon we bought some buns and cheese and sat in the shade of a tree and ate dinner after which we went to the Village Parsons home. I had a talk with his wife, then the Vicar came. We engaged in a conversation. At first he said we were wrong then started to leave, but I called him back by telling him he hadn't proved we were wrong and if he was a true Christian he would stop and listen to our side of the question which he did. We asked for permission to preach in his church but he refused. He told us we had no right to come and try to convert his people and wanted to know why we came here. We told him to bring the people something they needed that was not taught by the churches of England. Finally we left by baring our testimonies to the divinity of our missions.

All Were Melted to Tears + Visit to Leeds

Sunday, July 22, 1906. Bradford. Fine.

After arising and taking breakfast, we set out to walk to Bradford to attend morning session of conference. Elder Owen's uncle (Mr. Holmes) accompanies us. After a four mile walk, we arrived just in time for the meeting, which commenced at 10:30 in the Westgate New Hall. Commenced by sining How Firm a Foundation, prayer by Pres. Serge F. Ballif. Sining Come, Come Ye Saints. Pres. Grant who presided spoke first welcoming all present, then spoke upon the Hymn just sang. Referred to the trials and persecutions of the Pioneers. Patriarch George W. Larkin spoke next upon the same subject giving personal experiences. The congregation sang Do What is Right. Pres. Hurst of the Manchester conference and Pres. James Brown of the Scottish conference spoke briefly. Meeting closed by sining Hail to the Brightness. Benediction by Elder Neph Anderson.

We went to the Cafe for dinner. Returning at 2:30 for afternoon services, sang We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet, prayer by Pres. Alex Nibley, singing O Say What is Truth. Pres. J Marlow Taylor of the Newcastle conf. and Wilford Day [of] Bristol, Miles L. Jones [of] London, William A. Noble [of] Birmingham, and Urvin Gee Grimsby delivered short addresses. School Thy Feelings was sung by Leeds quartet, Elders Jensen, McMurvin, Clawson, and Broadbent. The following then spoke briefly: Pres. Edgar Hill of the Irish conference, Joseph A Fife [of] Leeds, Arthur E. Anderson [of] Nottingham, Alex Nibley [of] Netherlands, Joel R. Parish [of] Sheffield sang Love at Home. Pres. Grant then spoke on the work being accomplished in the British Mission. Closed by singing Guide us O Thou Great Jehovah, benediction by Geo. Larkin. After tea at the restaurant, returned. At 6:30 meeting commenced by singing The Spirit of God etc. Prayer Joseph W. McMurrin. Sining What was Witnessed etc. The speakers were Pres. Henry A Grover [of] Norwich, J. Midgley [of] Liverpool, Jno. H. Taylor [of] Leige conf. and Wills B Brimhall [of] Amsterdam conf. of the Netherlands Mission. Mid Scenes of Confusion was sing [sung] by Miss  Arvilla Clark. Elder Thos. Scofield [of] Sheffield, R. Enegen Allen and Nephi Anderson [of] Liverpool spoke. Pres. Serge F Ballif and Heber J. Grant spoke last. We went to Norwood Green to stop over night.

Monday, July 23, 1906. Bradford. Fine.

This morning we arose quite early to attend Priesthood meeting which convened in the West Gate Hall at 9:30 A.M. with a full attendance of the Elders of the British Mission and Pres. Grant who presided. And Patriarch Larkins recently from Weber and the Presidents of the Swiss & German and Netherlands Missions. Each conference was reported during the meeting by the president of the conf and prominent Elders who excelled in different lines of work. For instance, the Elder who had the greatest success in Street Meetings or the most successful tracter, would be called to give an account of how they proceeded, that others may [profit] by their success. The visiting brethren from the continent also spoke very encouragingly of the work in their fields and the progress being made in Scandinavia. The meeting continued in the forenoon from 9:30 A.M. till 1 P.M. Went to dinner, then reassembled at 2:30. Continued till 6:30 P.M. Pres. Grant gave the final discourse. He spoke with such power and the Spirit was so sweet and consoling that all were melted to tears. The meeting was full of advise and testimony. The power of the Lord was so great that it will last as a testimony of the power of His servants. After the meeting was out, a number of we Elders went to supper with one of the Saints in Bradford. We returned to the Hall at 8 P.M. to attend a concert. Miss Arvilla Clark sang a number of selections accompanied by Spencer Clawson. Also, the Leeds quartet sang a number of pieces; it consisted of Elders McMurrin, Jensen, Broadbent, and Clawson. The evening was well spent. After Concert I accompanied Elders Bolto, Enniss, and Stokes to Leeds to stop a few days with them. We went on the tram. Distance from Bradford 8 mi. We retired soon after arriving.

Tuesday, July 24, 1906. Leeds. Fine.

This morning I wrote a letter home. Did some reading till dinner. After which Bishop Enniss, Elders Bolto, Stokes and I went to the Roundhay Park to spend the afternoon. It is a very beautiful Park. We amused ourselves looking around at the beauties of nature, also the artificial work of man. The Park was principally natural. Elder Bolto and I took a boat ride on one of the lakes. Other Elders joined us and we had a nice time together. After visiting the Canal gardens, we took the tram back to Leeds. Went to the Ceylon Cafe, had tea, then Elders Bolto, Stokes, and I took a tram to Bagley 4 mi to hold a cottage meeting. Elder Broadbent was there when we arrived. Our meeting commenced at 8 P.M. in the home of Sister Wade, with a good attendance of strangers. Elder Stokes was first speaker, then I spoke, then Elder Broadbent. Elder Bolto gave closing remarks. A good Spirit prevailed. After meeting we were served with custard pie and a glass of milk. After a short chat with the friends and family of Saints, we returned to Leeds. Soon after retired.

Wednesday, July 25, 1906. Leeds. Fine.

This forenoon Elder Stokes and I went tracting. We had good success. After dinner, Elders Bolto, Stokes, and I went to the Kirkstall Abby, a huge structure built in 1152 and now in ruin. I copied the following description from a brass plate:

This Abby was founded by Henri de Laci, Baron of Poutefract in the year 1147. It was first established at Barnoldswick in Craven by the Cistercian Order of Monks. In the yr. 1152 the Monks removed to Kirkstall and on the present sight erected a temporary church. The present church and Cloistral buildings were completed during the life of the first Abbot who died in 1182. The Abby was surrendered to the Crown at the dissension of Monasteries on Nov. 22, 1539.

It is located on the River Aire, two miles from Leeds. It is of the Cathedral style. The carvings, arch, and pillar work is magnificent and grand. Many relics of interest have been found by excavating parties and are on exhibition in a small museum nearby. The Abby was purchased by a wealthy man and given to the the city of Leeds as a public property, as a pleasure place for the public. Leaving the Abby we returned to Leeds. Bishop Enniss joined us at the Town Hall. We went through it thence to the Leeds Museum where we spent several hours in the viewing of ancient relics dating from 1700 B.C. down. One Egyptian Mummy was that age. The collection was indeed fine and of every thing imaginable. From there we went to the Art Gallery and spent two hours viewing the works of Art. The collection consisted of some of the finest work from the most noted artists. Leaving the Art gallery we returned to lodge and spent the evening reading. A large fire broke out in Leeds and we could see it from the lodge. The Great Northern Hotel and a Drapers Shop were destroyed. Loss ￡250,000. Elder Bolto and I retired at 10:30.

Kirkstall Abby

Thursday, July 26, 1906. Leeds.

This morning Elders Enniss, Bolto, Stokes, and I went tracting, also in the afternoon. We had good success. I met a number of nice people who delighted to confer on the Gospel with me.

In the evening I received a card from Elder Owen asking me to come to Bradford as his people wished to see me. The Elders accompanied me to the tram. I bade them good bye and went to Bradford. From there took the tram to Norwood Green. Met Elder Owen and a number of his relatives who were at his uncle's. There was also a friend of theirs, a Congregational S.S. [Sunday school] teacher. He questioned us on our doctrines which opened up a fine conversation and all present listen with deep interest. After spending a nice evening we were invited to call on some of Elder Owen's people next day before leaving for Carlisle. We retired at 11 P.M.

Friday, July 27, 1906. Bradford. Fine.

This morning we called on some of Elder Owen's people, then returned to his Uncle's for dinner, after which I took a sleep. In the evening we called on one of his aunts for tea. Had a talk with an Evolutionist on doctrine he believed sprang from a monkey (the Darwinian Theory). I was unable to bring up a convincing argument to him, but told him I had proved to my own satisfaction that such views were incorrect and had a firm testimony that we were children of God, superior to the lower Creations and that we previously existed as intelligent beings. From there we returned to Mr. Holme's and bade Elder Owen's people good bye. His Uncle accompanied us to Bradford to see us on the train O.K. We were two hours early so looked around Bradford. Went to the Library then to the Restaurant, then to the station where we met Elders Wootton & Jones. Our train left at 10:13 and we sped toward Carlisle arriving at 1 A.M. Went to 7 Regent Terrace. All were in bed, but we woke them up. We were glad to go to bed as we were very tired.